How to Stream Data From DynamoDB to Clickhouse
Blog post from Streamkap
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, access to timely and accurate data is essential for informed decision-making, yet traditional data processing methods often prove inadequate due to their complexity and sluggishness. The guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for developers to implement advanced customer behavior analytics and fraud detection by utilizing ClickHouse's robust analytics engine alongside real-time data streams from AWS DynamoDB. By establishing a direct pipeline between DynamoDB's transactional data and ClickHouse's analytical capabilities, developers can create a high-performance analytics infrastructure capable of processing massive volumes of user interactions, purchase patterns, and suspicious transactions with minimal latency. The guide details the necessary prerequisites, such as Streamkap, ClickHouse, and AWS accounts, and outlines step-by-step instructions for configuring existing DynamoDB and ClickHouse setups to integrate seamlessly with Streamkap. It also covers the creation of IAM policies for secure data access, setting up S3 buckets for data management, and creating roles and permissions within the ClickHouse environment. Additionally, the guide explains how to configure and connect Streamkap to DynamoDB and ClickHouse, facilitating efficient data flow and real-time analytics for businesses looking to optimize their data processing operations.